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Fernwood School

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Fernwood School

Goodwood Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2FT

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

53.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.6%
Basics 9-5
62.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

53.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2357.846.4
2023/2459.246.4
2024/2553.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.430.00
2023/24+0.600.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.7%
EBacc APS
4.78
EBacc 9-5
20.5%
EBacc 9-4
24.6%
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About Fernwood School

Fernwood School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.7. The school has around 1,536 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Goodwood Road, Nottingham, NG8 2FT | More schools in Nottingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fernwood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Apr 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Fernwood School

What is Fernwood School's Ofsted rating?
Fernwood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Fernwood School's latest exam results?
Fernwood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Fernwood School located?
Fernwood School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG8 2FT).
How many pupils attend Fernwood School?
Fernwood School has around 1,536 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Fernwood School with other schools?
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